====== Crustless Quiche ======


Spray pie plates, then add finely grated Parmesan cheese and tap sides to coat the bottom of the dish.


===== Custard: =====

==== Ingredients ====

  * 2 cups half-and-half
  * 2 large eggs
  * 2 large egg yolks
  * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  * Freshly ground black pepper
  * Freshly grated nutmeg
  * Pinch cayenne or paprika

Can be doubled.

==== Fillings: ====


  * 2 to 3 cups prepared vegetables, such as braised leeks, broccoli, sauteed onions, mushrooms, spinach, peppers, tomatoes
  * 4 ounces, or about 1 cup grated or crumbled cheese, such as Cheddar, goat cheese, Gruyere, Parmesan, fontina, provolone, mozzarella, Gouda, solo or combined
  * 1 to 4 tablespoons minced herbs, such as parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, dill, rosemary, marjoram
  * 3/4 cup chopped crisp bacon, diced ham or salami
  * 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, optional, this is good to use with vegetables that release liquid during cooking, such as zucchini and spinach

===== Method =====

  - Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  - Whisk the half-and-half, eggs and yolks in large glass measuring cup. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, cayenne or paprika to taste. 
  - Put a layer of custard in the pan. Spread half the desired filling evenly in the pan, top with about half the cheese; repeat with remaining filling and cheese. Pour the remaining custard over the fillings. 
  - Top with more herbs or cheese as desired.
  - Bake until the quiche is just set in the center, about 40 to 50 minutes. Cool completely on a rack before serving.

===== Known winners =====

  * turkey pepperoni, black olives, onions, Mexicheese
  * Italian sausage, peppers, onions, Mexicheese or Muenster
  * spinach, mushroom, onions, Swiss cheese or feta
  * asparagus and turkey bacon with Swiss


tags: low-carb, can be vegetarian

source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/crustless-quiche-master-recipe-recipe/index.html